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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,733, 663,385.44 and 265,860.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,733, 663,385.44 and 265,860.52 is: 366,873.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,733 : 663,385.44 = 265,860.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,733/663,385.44 = 265,860.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,733x = 663,385.44 × 265,860.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,733x = 176,367,998,038.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,367,998,038.83/480,733
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,873.08

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